Official and Diplomatic Visas

Official and diplomatic visas are granted to holders of service, diplomatic and UN passports who intend to visit Afghanistan for official purposes. Official or diplomatic visas can be issued for single or multiple entries for a period of 3 months to one year. The duration of stay in Afghanistan for these visas (per visit) is capped to 30 days for a 3 months single entry visa, 90 days for a 6 months multiple entry visa and 180 days for a 1 year multiple entry visa.

The followings are required for an official and diplomatic visa application:

An appointment using our online visa appointment booking service or by telephone

Applicant’s Passport with a minimum of 6 months validity

Official Note Verbal from relevant government department requesting for the visa and specifying the purpose and duration of the visit

Visa application form filled out correctly and legibly

One recent photo of the applicant

Diplomatic, official or UN passport of the applicant, with at least six months validity

New diplomats deployed to Afghanistan to replace a diplomatic post, must provide a letter to confirm the full name and position of the diplomat that is being replaced and indicate when and for how long the applicant is intending to take charge of this position. This process can take up to 3 weeks.

For diplomats or officials visiting Afghanistan for a short time or a meeting, the normal procedure still applies.